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Indian Restaurant

Essence of India

148-150 High Street, Brierley Hill

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About Essence of India

Essence of India is an Indian restaurant on Brierley Hill High Street. The kitchen serves tandoori chicken biriyani, coriander naan and masala chips. Diners note reasonable prices and a four-course special available on Wednesdays and Sundays. The staff are reported as friendly. The food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5.

The restaurant takes bookings and accommodates children and groups. It holds a Google rating of 4.2 from 278 reviews, though some diners have noted the food does not always align with traditional Indian cooking.

Opening hours

Monday
5:30 – 11:30 PM
Tuesday
5:30 – 11:30 PM
Wednesday
5:30 – 11:30 PM
Thursday
5:30 – 11:30 PM
Friday
5:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday
5:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday
5:30 – 11:30 PM

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Pizza next door
  • Premier High Street Off License Convenience Store next door
  • The Civic - Brierley HIl 100m away
  • Waterfront Business Park 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this Indian restaurant's delicious and fresh food, with many highlighting the Tandoori Chicken Biriyani, Coriander Naan, and Masala Chips. They also mention the reasonable prices, especially the four-course special on Wednesdays and Sundays, and the friendly staff.

Some reviews mention the food can be unauthentic.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.2 / 5 (278 reviews)
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
4 out of 5 – Good
Destination
Brierley Hill

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.